TV Verdict: Robbie Brady calms RTÉ panel's concerns

The RTÉ panel are apprehensive. The RTÉ panel have every right to be apprehensive.

The home defence includes two Bundesliga centre-backs; the Ireland defence includes Ciaran Clark of the ongoing train wreck that is Aston Villa and Stephen Ward of Burnley, with one outing to his name this season.

The home attack includes Edin Dzeko, currently plying his trade in the Eternal City and the scorer of 44 goals in 76 internationals; the Ireland attack numbers Daryl Murphy, currently plying his trade amid the fleshpots of East Anglia.